How To Fix G00015 - Entries already exist for setting &2

G00015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Entries already exist for setting &2

What causes this issue?

In order to save the new setting &V2&, table entries in the database
need to be modified. However, table &V1& already contains entries for
this setting. Carrying out the modification would therefore most likely
lead to inconsistent data.

System Response

Table not modified

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you want to use &V2& as the new setting.
If so, go to Consolidation Customizing and delete all existing entries
that belong to this setting. Then rerun the program.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00015 - Entries already exist for setting &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00015 "Entries already exist for setting &2" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a configuration setting in the system that already has existing entries. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with configuration settings in financial accounting, controlling, or other modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing entries in the database for the specific setting you are trying to create or modify.
  Incorrect Configuration: You may be attempting to set up a configuration that conflicts with existing settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or consistency in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for existing entries related to the setting you are trying to modify. Identify if there are duplicates or conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entries: